LEGO Reviews Ninjago71746

Jungle Dragon

Name: LEGO Jungle Dragon 71746
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71746
Rating: 4.8 (1585 reviews)

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Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

1.6K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Jungle Dragon is one of the most enthusiastically received NINJAGO sets in recent memory, with a BrickScore of 80.9 backed by four agreeing expert reviewers and a 96% owner recommendation rate that together make a compelling case for any dragon or NINJAGO collector."

71746 Jungle Dragon earns a Highly Recommended BrickScore of 80.9 with strong agreement across four expert reviewers from Brickset, Rebrickable, The Brothers Brick, and JANG, who collectively praise its exceptional teal color scheme, expressive personality, and impressive posability. All four reviewers scored it between 75 and 85 and recommended purchasing. Owner data is equally enthusiastic: 4.8 out of 5 across 1,585 ratings, with 96% of LEGO.com buyers saying they would recommend it and a value-for-money signal of 4.2 out of 5, a rare alignment of expert and buyer sentiment.

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional teal, sand green, and pearl gold color combination that distinguishes it from the standard grey-and-red NINJAGO dragon palette
02Expressive, dog-like personality with a playful crouched posture rather than an intimidating attack stance
03Extensive posability: ball joints at ankles, click-hinge hips, friction ball joint at neck, and Technic-pin tail articulation
04Solid, non-hollow construction providing good weight and durability
05Clever SNOT building in the torso and wedge plate techniques in the legs
06Four minifigures including island-variant Lloyd and Zane with detailed armor printing
07PoulErik exclusive minifigure with unique dual stacked-head design
08Strong parts-pack value for teal and sand green colors at under 8 cents per piece

CRITICIZED (6)

01Static joint in the spine prevents adjusting the arched-back posture
02Legs lack knee articulation
03Tail has some floppiness, though Technic-pin construction is noted as better than ball-joint alternatives
04Saddle sits slightly out of place on the finished dragon
05Many stickers applied in rapid succession during the build process
06Dark red saddle elements feel visually disconnected from the teal body

What reviewers are saying

"Despite its comparatively modest scale, 71746 Jungle Dragon is certainly among my favourite NINJAGO dragons!"

Brickset Reviews

"Zippy is a great addition to the ranks of Ninjago dragons, and should feel at home in any dragon-lover's collection"

The Brothers Brick

"This was a fun build. I've built multiple Ninjago dragons before, and they started to become a bit repetitive. But this one feels somewhat different."

Rebrickable Reviews

"It looks kind of doglike and indeed in the show acts quite a bit like a dog and is just like a big old big old puppy."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

70612 Green Ninja Mech Dragon — The interesting shape of the Jungle Dragon has drawn comparisons with the Green Ninja Mech Dragon which bodes well for this design.

71742 Overlord Dragon — The Jungle Dragon uses the lower jaw component from the Overlord Dragon combined with an entirely new head element above, creating a distinctive design while sharing some components with past dragons.

71741 The Keepers' Village — The stacked heads on PoulErik seem reminiscent of the stacked Stone Golems in The Keepers' Village, and the pattern details on the dragon resemble the patterned totem in that set, demonstrating shared cultural consistency.

Overlord Dragon — Both use the same lower jaw mold. Overlord Dragon has integrated wings that feel like a fan-dancing T-Rex, while Jungle Dragon's four legs + wings design feels more stable and the wings add decorative flair without feeling like an area where parts were omitted

NinjagoTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Despite its comparatively modest scale, 71746 Jungle Dragon is certainly among my favourite NINJAGO dragons!"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional teal color scheme that distinguishes it from other dragons
✓Outstanding design with impressive detail and intricate printed decoration
✓Extensive articulation providing multiple display possibilities

Key Cons

✕The angled body segments prevent articulation at connection points
✕Wings use simple golden blades rather than fabric, though this suits the jungle/vestigial wing concept

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The Brothers Brick

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BUY

"Zippy is a great addition to the ranks of Ninjago dragons, and should feel at home in any dragon-lover's collection"

Key Pros

✓Fresh and dynamic shaping on the dragon
✓Engaging build experience with good SNOT techniques
✓Great color palette with high-demand teal and sand green elements

Key Cons

✕Legs lack knee articulation
✕Tail has similar floppiness to most Ninjago dragons

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This was a fun build. I've built multiple Ninjago dragons before, and they started to become a bit repetitive. But this one feels somewhat different."

Key Pros

✓Fun build that stands out from previous Ninjago dragons
✓Clever building techniques used to create variety
✓Vibrant color scheme (Dark Turquoise, Sand Green, Pearl Gold) that pops

Key Cons

✕Reviewer notes villagers in the show have a semi-transparent glow effect that is not replicated in the physical set (would have preferred Trans-Pink Satin color for them)

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"It looks kind of doglike and indeed in the show acts quite a bit like a dog and is just like a big old big old puppy."

Key Pros

✓Very nice price-to-part ratio
✓Generous price-to-volume
✓Solid construction, not hollow

Key Cons

✕Many stickers (lots applied in small space, rapid-fire)
✕The bent/arched back cannot be easily corrected with included parts—static joint in spine

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Unique jungle variants of Lloyd and Zane with detailed printing; first official lavender color legs; unique PoulErik with dual stacked heads

The Brothers Brick: PoulErik (exclusive to this set with unique two-headed design and brick-built knives)

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Standard retail release

The Brothers Brick: Wide retail (available from LEGO Shop Online and third-party sellers like Amazon and eBay); exclusive minifigure PoulErik

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (8)

Zane - The Island, Mask and Hair, Quiver

Lloyd - The Island, Mask and Hair with Bandana, Armor Shoulder Pad

Zane The Island

Thunder Keeper

Lloyd

PoulErik

Thunder Keeper

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dragon head lower jaw component
Lower jaw component from 71742 Overlord Dragon combined with an entirely new element above, creating a distinctive brick-built head with printed decoration displaying realistic scales, metallic gold patterns, and intricate eye detailing
Prominent tongue element with red claw
Unusual feature protruding between teeth with red claw that looks splendid when mouth is closed, resembling an excitable dog; most unusual feature of the head design
Teal 1x1 quarter circle tiles
Beautifully combined with alternating gold pieces across the dragon's back and continued along the tail; provides patterned detail reminiscent of totems in 71741 The Keepers' Village
Lavender skin tone legsValue
First officially available legs in lavender colour for both Thunder Keeper and PoulErik minifigures
Pearl gold printed tile on windsurfer sail
Displays Zane's symbol and adds distinctive detail to the sail design
Sculpted dragon element on windsurfer mast
Ingeniously attached using the sail with golden accents, provides distinctive vessel detail

What Owners Say

Owners love the Jungle Dragon for its charming dog-like personality, vibrant teal-and-gold color scheme, and satisfying articulation that makes it stand out among Ninjago dragons.

COMMON PRAISE

+Unique and endearing character with a lolling tongue and expressive face that reviewers repeatedly describe as dog-like and adorable
+Striking teal and gold color scheme praised as one of the most distinctive in the Ninjago dragon lineup
+Good articulation throughout including posable tail, legs, head, and tongue
+Strong build quality with pieces that hold together well during play

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Wings have very limited articulation compared to the rest of the dragon
−One reviewer found the finished model noticeably smaller than the box implied, and the tail movement caused instability
−Minifigure selection is seen as average without truly exclusive characters

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

1,542 reviews

90%